OK fair comment JP.

I'm just glad I can finally vent my spleen about what is surely the greatest horror/fantasy saga of our time.

The Necroscope series makes Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles pale in comparison.

Although I think Neil Jordan did a stellar job of adapting Interview With The Vampire.

 

You made a very good point about jumping right into an action scene at the start.

Maybe they could use the Yulian Bodescu massacre as a set up and tell Harry's back story in flashback mode.

Just an idea to hook you in right from the start.

 

An even MORE extreme idea would be to make Necroscope 1 & 2 as a prequel - how controversial!

 

Does anyone have ANY information regarding the Necroscope film?

Is there a director on board?

Is there even a script?

We've done all this debating and no one seems to have a clue yet.

 

If I was to choose a director to make the film it would be Alex Proyas, of The Crow and Dark City fame.

I think his visual imagery and style is just what Necroscope conjures up in my mind.

 

Keep posting - it's very interesting to hear other peoples ideas!

Yeah, what John Paul said. Plus in my opinion, the first two books were just as exciting as the source and if they were done right theres no way people would think they were boring. And thats what it comes down to really isn't it. Doing them right. Any Necroscope movie would be great if it was done right. But then again 'right' is only a matter of opinion as well I suppose. Personally I like your thinking christ2819 on Alex Proyas. I've never seen Dark City but The Crow had a dark feeling to it which is how i'd like Necroscope to feel. Even darker was Sin City. Who was that? Rodriguez? That sort of darkness suits the Wamphryi. Also the music from Sin City was very grim and foreboding and the narrative worked really well. I reckon that style would do Necroscope Justice.

You've never seen Dark City Elior? Damn you'd better rent it and watch it..I think it's brilliant.. one of the first DVD's I bought many moons ago.. If you liked the Crow and Sin City you'd love Dark City I'm sure.

Dark City certainly has the feel of what I'd like a Necroscope film to have.

The claustrophobic darkness, impending dread, and deep, deep mystery.

The Sin City comparison though, is spot on. Aside from the (intended) comic book feel of the movie, it has a structure and design that would encapsulate Necroscope perfectly. Maybe Rodriguez would be the perfect director?

If Alex Proyas wasn't available of course!

 

On the other hand, the movie Stargate was all I imagined The Source to be.

I definitely believe the producers were influenced by it in some way.

 

As far as music goes, I could plump for the easy option and say I'd like Danny Elfman to do it, but after some thought, Alan Silvestri would be the man I'd choose.

His work on The Abyss was phenomenal.

 

Oh, and Elior - don't listen to what J&P said - don't rent Dark City, BUY Dark City! You won't regret it. I'm gonna watch it again now, I've almost forgotten how good it is.

Thanks for the tip fella's. Will get on to that ASAP.

Originally posted by Kenny:

Sir keenan Gormley [snip] at a push John Savident (Fred Elliott).

That's the funniest thing I've read in a long time, i say, i say. bloody excellent idea.

Glad to have brought a smile to you Tops.

how about muppets go necroscope??

 

*this is a random thought that just occurred in my addled brain*

 

[ September 19, 2005, 03:21 PM: Message edited by: Sophie ]

Sophie my dear your brain is certainly addled!

 

It Would be, er, interesting? Amusing I'm sure!

Angelina Jolie's first husband as Harry, Idont know what his name is

Billy Bob Thornton?

Too old. You want someone like Brian Cox.

Aside from Ewan MacGregor in the role of a grown Harry I would go with a group of unknowns. My temptation though would be to grab Robert Englund as Dragosani

The problem is that Dragosanis age in the novel is 26-32 years and not 50.

A young Steven Berkoff or Alan Rickman would've been ideal as Boris The Blade!!!

I think Jack Nicholas would be an awesome Canker...of course you'd have to die his hair, but he's played some awesome evil characters before.

 

I honestly think they should look for a new face to play Harry, though. We need to have a performer we can grow to love, just as we did Harry. But maybe Ed Norton for Alec Kyle??? What do you all think?

Good shout for Alec Kyle. Ray Winstone as Lardis????

Yah...a good younger Lardis

What about Anthony Hopkins for Angus McGowan...?..An underpart but fitting...I think don't know why...*whistle*

I think Jack Nicholas would be an awesome Canker...of course you'd have to die his hair, but he's played some awesome evil characters before.

 

I honestly think they should look for a new face to play Harry, though. We need to have a performer we can grow to love, just as we did Harry. But maybe Ed Norton for Alec Kyle??? What do you all think?

 

Isn't Jack Nicholas a golfer?? :D Must mean Nicholson?

lol yeah that's who I meant...

 

Was also thinking Scarlet Johansen might make an awesome Wrathra...she's got the right look to her if she dyed her hair like she did for Superman Returns. If not, maybe as Zek?

 

I read earlier where someone thought the same person should play Nathan and Nestor, but clearly the books say though they are twins, Nathan was pale colored, where Nestor was more gypsy looking...

Am pretty sure I mentioned ages ago about the need for non identical twins to play Nestor/Nathan. Just can't find the thread. (That is IF the fils-s ever get that far!!)

Does that mean the Olsen twins are out?

 

I would like to see a small part for Andrew Divoff. Not the best of actors but he can play a decent monster.

Does that mean the Olsen twins are out?

 

I would like to see a small part for Andrew Divoff. Not the best of actors but he can play a decent monster.

 

Olsen twins as in The Matrix????? I was thinking along the lines of The Thompson Twins :D Remember them?? There were 3 of them and they didn't look anything like each other.

I think he means the Olsen twins as in Mary Kate and Ashley you lunatic...

 

Although the fact that I know that does gives me cause for concern!!!

As it should! Though the fact that you know that doesn't suprise me in the slightest!